Redford Union Schools District No. 1

The Redford Union Schools District No. 1 in Michigan operates 7 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges, with schools generally performing below state averages on standardized tests and having high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Among the standout schools, Keeler School, an alternative school, has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.1 and a higher proficiency rate in 4th grade English Language Arts compared to the district average. In contrast, Redford Union Virtual Learning, a virtual high school, has a lower per-student spending of $15,211 but a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 87.32%.

The district's high schools, including the alternative school Keeler, all have similar graduation rates of around 82.8% and dropout rates of 7.6%, which are lower than the state average. However, all schools in the district have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. The district serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 64% to 89.46%, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address these challenges.